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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,275.84 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,275.84 and 592.74 is: 817.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,275.84 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,275.84 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,275.84 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 756,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,241.40/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.54

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